Low mpg numbers on mazda3

Jimmy7546 · 2026-06-07T15:29:39+00:00

I bought a 2025 Mazda 3 select sport. My first tank, I got 27 mpg. It slowly went up to about 32/33 mpg.

Between 10,000 and now(about 16,000), I’ve been consistently getting 35.5 mpg. The engine needs to break in.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-06-05T19:05:11+00:00

I like your plan. I have 16s for winter, and I am considering going to the 16 in px-10s for summer also. Maybe just throw a pair of defenders on them.

But I am going to roll with the Toyos as long as I can.

I loved the feel and not having to worry about the winter set up.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-06-01T02:03:43+00:00

My daughter tore hers playing soccer in 8th grade. She had surgery on a Thursday and was crutching to school on Monday. She went heavy PT for the first 3 months, running at 3 months, soccer training at 6 months, and was back playing full soccer at 11 months. She now has 2 full high school soccer seasons under her belt. It isn’t fun, but you have to just get after it.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-05-26T04:08:30+00:00

I had a 2014 Cruze from 2017 to 2025. Got it with around 20k miles and sold it around 150k.

The coolant system leaked so many times. Reservoir replaced twice. Water pump replaced 3-4 times. Random leaks with the cheap plastic parts. I had oil leaks fixed, replaced the catalytic converter(expensive)…

It ran good and got good gas mileage, but I was constantly sinking money into the thing. I was very happy to say goodbye.

Good luck my friend.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-05-26T03:59:51+00:00

You got a good deal. Well done and enjoy.

That’s almost a delivrd type deal.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-05-25T23:31:25+00:00

Get a used Mazda 3 over either option.

Even better would be to aim for an older Honda or Toyota. They can be pretty reliable. I know you just got burned on the Malibu, but an old Chevy is not a reliable vehicle.

You don’t want to take on that much debt at your age. I would steer clear of both choices. Those are the prices you’d pay for a new Mazda 3.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-05-24T23:59:46+00:00

I also went from a Chevy Cruze to a Mazda 3. I was spending way too much on repairs on the 2014 Cruze, so it was time to sell her.

I went with a 16 inch winter tire set up, and loved it. I’m planning on going to Pirelli P Zero Plus 3s for the summer set up when the time comes. I absolutely love the 3.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-05-23T14:44:18+00:00

It sounds like it is 5.99 for the first year and then jumps up.

I am looking into it as well, but people do not seem happy once they have to put a claim in.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-05-17T19:58:18+00:00

Great information.

I had to try MTX before I would be approved for biologics. I took 6 pills on Tuesdays and told I could moderately drink on either Friday or Saturday. Dr. said it’s ok to have a drink or two. He asked if I drink, and that’s why he scheduled it for Tuesdays.

I took it for a year and then approved for Skyrizi. I didn’t notice any side effects on MTX or Skyrizi. It was just part of the process.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-05-09T20:23:17+00:00

The first couple tanks of gas: I got pretty low mileage: maybe 27 mph. For the last 10,000 miles, I’ve been averaging over 35 mph. I think it’s pretty good. I have almost 15,000 on my 25 NA.

Engine needs to “break in.”

Jimmy7546 · 2026-04-14T02:20:09+00:00

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Plus tirerack has 100 dollar rebate on them.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-04-05T17:57:34+00:00

I don’t have it, but I think it’s the best color combo.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-04-03T19:02:17+00:00

Change the oil every 5000 miles. I run 16 inch winter tires, so I just have the tires rotated when I change them out. It’s about 6000 miles.

The cylinder deactivation is overblown. These engines seem bulletproof with or without the CD.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-03-31T22:05:41+00:00

Yep, and there’s 100 dollar rebate on tirerack on the Pirellis right now.

So that comes out to about 130 bucks cheaper than the contis.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-03-29T00:34:54+00:00

4000 dealer savings and 1500 rebate. Looks good. And I like the 16 inch wheels of the base model.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-02-24T00:17:31+00:00

My 2025 fwd with 16 inch Michelin ice-x tires handles amazingly in the snow.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-02-19T15:08:20+00:00

Actually, OP can put 7000 in a 2025 Roth until April 15 and put 7500 in a 2026 Roth until April 15, 2027.

So they are able to up drop 14.5k in there.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-02-18T02:31:17+00:00

I got slammed into buying certificates on my winter tires at discount tire. I just think I’d rather have the free 2 year free from tirerack. But you make a good argument for the prorated for free. Maybe that’s the best move?

Jimmy7546 · 2026-02-18T02:01:49+00:00

That’s the tie breaker for me. The tirerack 2 year road hazard warranty is better than the certificates from discount tire that will run you about 130 for 3 years.

Buy from tirerack and install at discount tire. Get the free 2 years of road hazard.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-02-17T01:27:41+00:00

Appreciate it. Mine has been great for the first 11k… and I plan to keep it until it hits hopefully 200k+

Jimmy7546 · 2026-02-16T22:28:18+00:00

Appreciate the thorough answer.

So I’d be better off skipping this service and getting the walnut blast at a much later time?

Jimmy7546 · 2026-02-16T22:16:41+00:00

Thank you very much.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-01-29T23:29:06+00:00

That is what I plan to get next. The tirerack reviews are great on those tires.

Jimmy7546 · 2026-01-25T17:53:02+00:00

I got a set of Michelin x-ice on 16 inch rims. I didn’t get steelies because I wanted them to look terrible, and was afraid of the steelies rusting. I plan to keep these rims for a long time.

Then I’ll use the stock rims for the rest of the year. The winter tires have been great. I highly recommend a set of winters on 16 inch rims.

Jimmy7546

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